Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 16, 2022

New research conducted in Korea looks at the effects of flossing and interdental brush use on the prevention of periodontitis. With more than 11,600 subjects, the study included individuals ages 19 and older, some of whom had 20 or more teeth and some with 20 or fewer teeth. Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 25, 2021

But no matter how great that new brush is, it simply doesn’t have the reach to adequately clean interproximal surfaces. That’s where interdental aids—ranging from dental floss to interdental brushes and pick—come in handy. Nearly half of adults in the US age 30 and older have some form of periodontal disease.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 27, 2021

The study involved 40 adults with varying levels of gingivitis. Throughout this phase of the study, the researchers analyzed bacterial changes as well as the immune responses of the study participants. The researchers report that the participants’ oral microbiome had aged about a year in the course of the study period.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 26, 2022

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, periodontal diseases impact nearly half of adults ages 30 years and older in US. About 9% of adults experience periodontitis, a leading cause of tooth loss. And this etiology has been investigated in numerous studies.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 24, 2021

Among the most prolific neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson disease typically impacts the entire body, involving motor, autonomic, cognitive, and behavioral functions. This can impact overall nutrition. STUDY RESULTS OFFER HOPE. Oral health maintenance in patients with Parkinson disease can be particularly challenging.

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